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Asami

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Pronounced ah-SAH-mee /ɑˈsɑ.mi/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese asa, 'morning', + mi, 'beauty', hence 'morning beauty' (by kanji); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Morning beauty: Asami is Japanese. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-SAH-mee').

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Origin LowJapanese

MeaningFrom the Japanese asa, 'morning', + mi, 'beauty', hence 'morning beauty' (by kanji); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6875 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 162

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Asami comes from the Japanese asa, 'morning', + mi, 'beauty', hence 'morning beauty' (by kanji; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-SAH-mee').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, morning-beauty at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Asami joins the Japanese asa ('morning') and mi ('beauty'), hence 'morning beauty' — a lyrical, graceful name (the exact sense depends on the kanji, which we note; said 'ah-SAH-mee').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Asami — Japanese; kanji-dependent

Variations

AsamiAsma

Nicknames

Asa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asami mean?

Asami is Japanese for 'morning beauty' (asa + mi); the exact sense depends on the kanji, so we note it.

How do you pronounce Asami?

It's said ah-SAH-mee /ɑˈsɑ.mi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Asami a boy or girl name?

Asami is a girl's name.

How popular is Asami?

Asami is a very rare name in the U.S.